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Realtors and short‑term rental operators urge protections for homesteads and flexible rental definitions
Summary
Vermont Association of Realtors and the Short‑Term Rental Alliance told the committee second homes support local economies; they asked that homesteads not be portioned for on‑site rentals and recommended a three‑month definition for long‑term/medium‑term rentals.
Representatives of the real estate and short‑term rental sectors told the House Ways & Means Committee the proposed classification could inadvertently harm Vermonters who rent accessory units to afford to stay.
Peter Tucker, director of advocacy and public policy for the Vermont Association of Realtors, framed second homes as a pillar of the state’s tourism…
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